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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that online education institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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